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SOLO 5100 USER MANUAL

1. s x AT EHA F F d E Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form without prior consent in writing from Gateway 2000 The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gateway 2000 assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gateway 2000 be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway 2000 reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notice or obligation Trademark Acknowledgments AnyKey cow spot motif CrystalScan Destination Field Mouse Gateway 2000 GW2K HandBook TelePath Vivitron stylized G design and motto You ve got a friend in the business are registered trademarks and EZ Pad Family PC and Gateway Solo are trademarks of Gateway 2000 Inc Intel Intel Inside logo and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other product names
2. e g Word Excel Internet Explorer to scroll through a document in addition to the traditional point and click To scroll Z Press forward or backward on the rocker switch to scroll through documents similar to using traditional scroll bars To click Z Position the cursor on the item and press the left button once or Z Position the cursor on the item and tap on the pad once To double click Position the cursor on the item and press the left button twice or Z Position the cursor on the item and tap on the pad twice 22 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook To drag and drop Z Position the cursor on the item and hold down the left button while sliding your finger to reposition the cursor then release the button or Z Position the cursor on the item and tap on the pad twice after the second tap hold and slide without lifting your finger to reposition the cursor then lift your finger to release Customizing the EZ Pad Plus You can customize the EZ Pad Plus to work the way you want when you set button configuration drag edge motion or cursor s speed rate and size To customize the EZ Pad Plus 1 Click on Start Settings and Control Panel Double click on the Mouse icon 2 Click on each of the different tabs to see the options available You also can attach an external mouse to the notebook through the PS 2 port on the right side of the notebook or the USB ports if the mouse is USB compat
3. call 1 800 846 2000 a a Ses N siii E i The docking station s key features include two dual expansion slots PCI or ISA one internal 3 5 bay one external 5 25 half height bay and one modular option bay that house the floppy disk drive module from the Gateway Solo multimedia notebooks It also includes one Type II and one Type II or two Type II PC Card slots built in stereo speakers and a removable monitor stand Other features are the MIDI game port and the two PS 2 ports that allow you to attach peripheral devices such as an external keyboard mouse or joystick to the docking station Once you connect the peripherals you can leave them attached for the next time you need them 63 64 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Contents Contacting Gateway cee eae 66 Calling Gateway nwa eee 66 Calling Gateway when outside the U S 66 Contacting Gateway Note If you experience any trouble while using your Gateway Solo Multimedia Notebook feel Your CustomerID number free to contact Gateway You will need to supply your Customer ID serial number and and order number can be order number to the customer support technicians Make a note of these numbers here found on your invoice the i i serial number can be found If your computer is ever stolen be sure to contact your local police and a Gateway on the bottom of your representative at once We can put a note on the account so that if anyone calls in
4. mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 1997 Gateway 2000 Inc 610 Gateway Drive N Sioux City SD 57049 USA Part 8502812 MAN SYS US SL51 USR GDE R1 2 98 C In our effort to use nature s resources efficiently and wisely Gateway 2000 prints all manuals on recycled papers that meet the minimum requirements established by the Federal EPA in its guidelines for recycled paper products Thank you for purchasing this Factory Service Manual CD DVD from servicemanuals4u com Please check out our eBay auctions for more great deals on Factory Service Manuals servicemanuals4u American Users C W Caution The Federal Communications Commission warns the users that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canadian Users ae Regulatory Compliance Statements This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or televisi
5. Notebook Contents Regulatory Compliance Statements rire H Chapter 1 Checking Out Your System sss sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss 7 Checkin Out Your S VSte ins siae 8 Chapter 2 Getting Started usanza 11 Gemine Ee ilari 12 STE R E e iaia alia 12 Powering up your notebook sss eee eee 13 TODD IS DAY iets N 15 Kobe 16 EZ P d Plus Pomnan R Te aaa 22 ETS Te dalla ii 24 Chapter 3 Using Your System sorrrrrrrrrrrrrecesceseseceseeseseseeseeceeceso 27 Usine Your System sarei lia ibiza aria 28 Battery Paek Biesse ii 28 IIO P L a lla 30 SWAPPING Module Sasa e E External Floppy Disk DIIVE i 32 Removing and replacing the hard drIve 32 Pio nali 35 Balai tedesca 37 ST e LT 43 ADOUCCardBiss scrrrni iena 44 Chapter 4 Connecting Ports and Peripherals ccssesesseses 47 Connecting Ports and PeripheralS rin 48 Ado COMME COIS a lalla 48 Composite Video Out port NTSC i 49 USB Universal Serial Bus port 50 SLT ee a SI External computer MONItor iii 92 External mouse keyboard rire rien 52 1 Set e eno N T E 53 vi Chapter 5 Managing Power Consumption cccscsssscsssscsees 55 Managing Power Consumption rien 56 bilia 56 PONET paio ia 57 Appendix A Dockin
6. You can then paste it into a program such as Paint to display or print it System Request is reserved for certain applica tions such as some DOS programs Some software use these keys to help you quickly navigate through the software docu ments or other functions Reference the software manual to determine how the keys function with the software Use this key to display the Windows Start menu Use this key to provide quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows Chapter 2 Getting Started 17 Function keys Press the lt Fn gt key together with one of the following keys with blue letters to get these specific functions Key Combination Description 8 Displays the power status display for the Popup Status Display program in the upper left corner of the desktop Press the key combination again to make the display disappear F2 Status Toggles between the LCD display external moni F3 tor both displays at the same time or NTSC PAL Lcp cRT as the active display Places the system in Standby mode Press any button or key on the keyboard to resume using F4 Standby your notebook Places the system in Suspend mode Press the FS power button to resume power to the notebook Suspend Makes temporary changes to the power manage ment PM mode settings by toggling the settings from Savings Perform Disabled and Custom The changed setting is displa
7. connectors 48 Audio features 37 Audio in 48 Audio out 48 Audio Ports 8 Auto scrolling 22 B Back ports panel 9 Batteries 56 conserving power 56 replacing 28 swapping 28 Battery bay 10 release latch 10 Battery charge indicator 8 14 Battery status screen 56 Break key 19 Brightness display 15 19 Brightness meter 60 Built in audio features 37 C Calling Gateway 66 Calling Gateway from outside the U S 66 Caps lock 8 14 CardBus 44 CD Player 36 CD ROM eject button 35 LED 8 14 manual release 35 module 30 35 option bay 8 playing an audio CD 35 volume 9 35 Changing the display resolution 50 Changing the power button setting 59 Checking out your system 8 Clicking 23 Composite video out 9 Composite video out port NTSC 49 Connecting to ports and peripherals 48 Connecting AC power 12 Connectors audio 48 power 9 Conserving battery life 56 Contacting Gateway 66 Contrast meter 60 Cooling control 58 Correcting wavetable synthesizer channel 40 Customer ID 66 Customizing the EZ Pad Plus 24 Index 67 D DC Mode Power Savings 58 Display 8 active 52 pause 19 resolution 50 toggle 18 Docking solutions docking station 63 mini docking station 62 Docking station port 9 Document magnification 23 Double clicking 23 Drag and drop 23 E Eject button 35 External computer monitor 52 External Floppy Drive 32 External keyboard 52 External mic 48 External monitor 18 External mouse 52 External speakers 48 EZ P
8. install an IR printer make sure it is set up Chapter 4 Connecting Ports and Peripherals 51 on the LPT3 port To transfer files use serial or wireless transfers on COMA If fast IR drivers are installed but you are having communication problems try changing the Limit connection speed to setting to 115 2kps External computer monitor Connect an external computer monitor to your notebook through the VGA port on the back of your notebook or the VGA port on the optional mini docking station Press the Fn key with the F3 LCD CRT key to toggle between active displays Depending upon the external monitor you might have to lower the video resolution to 640 X 480 toggle the video to the external monitor only or do both Parallel port VGA port External mouse keyboard Connect an external mouse or keyboard through the PS 2 port on the right side of your notebook or the PS 2 keyboard port on the optional docking station solution It is not necessary to reboot your system If the mouse or keyboard are USB compatible and the USB drivers are loaded they can be connected using the USB ports PS 2 port 52 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Printers Windows 95 allows you to connect to most brand name printers After you connect the printer cable to the appropriate port parallel or USB on your notebook you need to set it up using the Add Printer Wizard To add a printer 1 Click Start Settings then Print
9. notebook using the serial number for your notebook we can contact you immediately Customer ID Serial Number Order Number Calling Gateway Gateway offers a wide range of customer service technical support and information services If you have questions or problems contact the Gateway service that is most appropriate for your needs Assistance How to reach Information resources available Sales amp Customer 800 846 2000 Information about sys Support tems pricing orders bill ing statements warranty service and other non technical issues Portables Technical Call this number if you Support have a problem with hard Toll free from the US 800 846 2302 ware or software Toll free from Canada 800 846 3609 World Wide Web Modem required The US and Canada http www gateway com Gateway Web site con UK http www gateway co uk tains a variety of informa tion about Gateway Calling Gateway when outside the U S Please refer to your Gateway Warranty Booklet for information and the contact numbers for Gateway outside the U S 66 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Index Numerics 15 pin connector 45 A AC adapter 12 AC Mode Power Savings 58 AC power connecting 12 Active display 52 Add Printer Wizard 53 Arrow Down key 19 Arrow Up key 19 Assistance resources 66 Audio FM synthesis 38 playback 42 recording 42 volume 35 wavetable synthesis 38 wavetable synthesizer 40 Audio CD 35 Audio
10. notebook comes with four audio connectors on the left side From the left the ports include the microphone mic line in line out and speaker out All audio connectors use the standard 1 8 jacks Line in Speaker out Headphone jack The microphone port is compatible with monaural electret or dynamic microphones When an external microphone is plugged into this connector the built in omni directional microphone is automatically disabled The line in and line out ports are high impedance audio stereo connectors and are intended for use with similar impedance stereo connectors like those found on home stereo systems and components Use the line in connector to record from another computer stereo equipment or a VCR The line out jack 1s not capable of driving un amplified speakers or headphones but can be used for amplified speakers 48 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook The speaker out jack is a low impedance amplified stereo audio output and is intended for use with headphones small unamplified speakers or amplified speakers This connector can provide up to 5 Watt RMS per channel into an 8 ohm load The volume control wheel on the left side controls the speaker out port and the internal speakers The volume level for the other ports is controlled by the multimedia software To access that control panel click on Start Settings and Control Panel Double click on the Multimedia icon You can change the volume from the Aud
11. this file be sure to set this control panel option back to General MIDI Instrument or you ll encounter the same problem when trying to play back a normal MIDI file with percussion instruments on MIDI channel 10 Playing external MIDI modules or keyboards You can use a MIDI sequencer on your notebook to play through external MIDI modules or keyboards To do this you need one of the optional Solo docking solutions that has a MIDI Game port You also need a standard MIDI connector that converts the Game port connector to standard 5 pin MIDI In and Out connectors The connector is available from various musical instrument retailers Chapter 3 Using Your System 41 Making an Audio Recording Use the built in microphone or connect an external microphone using the Mic port dianat on the left side of your notebook to make an audio recording Connecting an external microphone will disable the built in microphone Mic To make an audio recording 1 Click on Start Programs Accessories Multimedia then Sound Recorder to access the Sound Recorder screen 2 Click on Edit and Audio Properties to set check record volume levels 3 Click on File and New to begin a recording 4 Slide the mouse pointer slowly over the control buttons along the bottom of the screen to display the function of each button 5 Click on the Record button to start recording 6 Click on the W Stop button to end recording 7 Click on File an
12. you need additional help If you have additional questions check the online documentation or a printed manual For online documentation check the Help option in each software package The Windows 95 manual you received with your notebook 1s a reference for Windows 95 questions If you purchased your notebook in the US you can order other printed manuals at an additional cost through the Document Offer Program Order forms are included in the information pack that came with your system software CDs Chapter 2 Getting Started 25 26 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Using Your System Contents Usme Your Systemic a 28 Battery Pack Baw T 28 Opuon Biasi slo n eatecs 30 Swapping modules ea 31 External Floppy Disk Drive 32 Removing and replacing the hard drive 32 Playing an Audio CD 35 Built in audio features 37 PE Cat GS o annettere 43 AboutCardBusi a a ee 44 A Warning There is a danger of explosion if an old worn out battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions included with the new battery packaging Using Your System Swapping batteries the CD ROM module the floppy disk drive module hard drives and PC Cards such as modems are every day tasks
13. ad Plus buttons 22 clicking 23 customizing 24 navigating 23 pointing device 8 22 scrolling 22 zooming 23 F Fan performance 58 silence 58 Fast IR port 9 51 Fax modem installing 45 Floppy disk drive external 32 LED 8 14 68 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook module 30 option bay 8 FM synthesis 38 Function keys F10 18 F11 19 F12 19 F2 18 F3 18 F4 18 FS 18 F6 18 F9 18 PrtScrn 17 G Gateway contacting 66 H Hard disk drive access indicator 8 14 bay 10 removing 32 replacing 32 Headphone volume 9 Headphone jack 9 48 http Iwww gateway co uk 66 Iwww gateway com US site 66 Indicators system status 14 Inserting 43 Installing PC Cards 43 Installing TelePath data fax modem 45 Instrument channel changing for MIDI files 39 Internal microphone 37 J Jack headphone 9 48 speaker out 9 K Kensington lock 9 Keyboard 8 16 L LCD battery 8 14 brightness 15 19 display toggle 18 LCD color display 8 LED hard drive 8 14 indicators 14 modular option bay 8 14 power indicator 8 14 system 8 Lid switch on off 58 suspend resume 58 Line in 9 48 Line out 9 48 Lock cap 8 14 Kensington 9 pad 8 14 scroll 8 14 M Making an Audio Recording 42 Managing power consumption 56 Manual eject CD ROM 35 Media Player 42 Memory bay 10 Mic 9 42 48 internal 37 MIDI file changing instrument channels 39 Midi file playing 37 Mini docking station 62 Mode on off 13 s
14. ch Modular option bay 10 Removing PC Cards 44 Removing the battery pack 28 Removing the hard disk drive 33 Replacing the battery pack 28 Replacing the hard disk drive 32 RJ 11 connector 46 Rocker switch 22 S Sales amp Customer Support 66 Screen capture 17 Scroll lock 8 14 18 Selecting a music synthesizer 38 Serial number 66 Serial port 9 Setup menus Power 57 Show me button 25 Silence 58 Speaker volume 9 Speaker out 48 Speaker out headphone jack 9 Speakers 37 external 48 Standby mode 18 Start button 25 Status display 60 Status menus 60 Suspend mode 18 59 swapping batteries 28 Suspend resume lid switch 58 Power button 58 Swapping batteries 28 Swapping modules 31 Switching CD ROM and floppy disk Z drive 31 Zoomed video card 43 System indicator 8 Zooming 23 System request 17 System status 60 indicators 14 T Taskbar 25 Technical support 66 To add a printer 53 Toggle video 49 Touchpad 22 U Universal Serial Bus 50 USB ports 9 Using a modem 45 Using fast IR port 51 Using the 15 pin connector 45 Using the XJACK 46 Using your system 28 V VGA port 9 52 Video composite out 9 NTSC out 9 resolution 50 toggle 49 Video out 49 display 18 Video ports 49 Volume wheel 9 35 W Wavetable synthesizer 38 40 What s New 25 Windows 95 24 Windows Tour button 25 X XJACK 46 Index 71
15. d Controls is checked on the Options Menu then click on the Advanced box to change the settings Use the audio ports on the left side of your notebook or the audio ports on the optional docking station to add external speakers headphones or a microphone Playing a MIDI file The notebook has two musical instruments capable of playing back MIDI files These instruments consist of Z A four operator FM synthesizer with 16 voices FM synthesis creates complex sounds by mixing simple waveforms it is a primitive form of synthesis included primarily for compatibility with games and entertainment software Chapter 3 Using Your System 37 Note General MIDI is an extension of the basic MIDI specification that assigns specific patch numbers to specific instruments Z A software wavetable synthesizer which provides much more realistic MIDI playback quality using digital samples recordings of actual instruments It also includes general MIDI compatibility to ensure proper playback of most MIDI files You can choose to use either FM or wavetable synthesis when playing back MIDI files For best sound quality we recommend the software wavetable synthesizer To select a music synthesizer 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel and double click on the Multimedia icon The Multimedia Properties control panel appears 2 Select the tab labeled MIDI The MIDI control panel appears Bt eis Pele BICI bee External IL P
16. d Save As to name and store the recording You can play back the recording in either Sound Recorder or Media Player To play back the recording in Media Player 1 Click on Start Programs Accessories Multimedia then Media Player to access the Media Player screen 2 Click on File then Open 3 Select the file to play back and click the Open button 42 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook 4 Slide the mouse pointer slowly over the control buttons along the bottom of the screen to display the function of each button 5 Click onthe Play button to start the playback 6 Click on the B Stop button to end playback PC Cards Your notebook s PC Card slots also known as PCMCIA card slots are located Nola behind the PC Card doors on the left side of your notebook These slots accept two Type II PC Cards or one Type III card Your notebook is pre configured to automatically accept most PC Cards Some PC Cards such as Zoomed Video cards may require additional drivers Refer to the PC Card s documentation To inserta PC Card 1 Select a PC Card such as a modem to insert 2 Locate the PC Card slot in which you wish to insert the card If you are installing a Type III PC Card it must be inserted into the bottom slot PC Card slots PC Card eject button Chapter 3 Using Your System 43 3 Slide the card into the chosen slot The first time you insert a PC Card follow the installatio
17. e desktop click on Properties and then Settings Check the box that says Show settings on taskbar USB Universal Serial Bus port USB is a serial interface that serves as a single port alternative to connecting devices that traditionally have required their own specific ports such as printers joystick MIDI devices scanners an external mouse or keyboard The USB detects when devices are added or removed then automatically determines what host resources are needed The USB makes those resources including driver software and bus bandwidth available to the peripheral without any intervention USB ports Your notebook has two USB ports where two peripheral devices such as a keyboard or monitor can plug directly into the notebook If you have an expansion hub built into an external keyboard or monitor or if you have a stand alone USB box you can connect even more peripherals currently up to 127 different devices at the same time Examples of common devices that connect to the USB but must be USB compatible include keyboards joysticks mice and peripherals such as telephones modems printers microphones digital speakers scanners digital cameras and game controllers 50 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Your notebook shipped with the USB ports enabled however you must load the peripheral s drivers according to instructions from the USB device manufacturer Fast IR port The Fast IR infrared port built i
18. ed and found to comply with the following European directives 1 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC amending directive 92 3 1 EEC amp 93 68 EEC as per EN 5008 1 1 1992 according to EN 55022 1995 Class B EN 61000 3 2 1995 or EN 60555 2 1986 EN 61000 3 3 1995 EN50082 1 1992 according to EN 61000 4 2 1995 or IEC 801 2 1984 ENV 50140 1994 or IEC 801 3 1984 EN 61000 4 4 1988 or IEC 801 4 1998 11 Low Voltage Directive Safety 73 23 EEC as per EN 60950 1992 This equipment is in the Class 2 category Information Technology Equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential area When used near a radio or TV receiver it may become the cause of radio interference Read instructions for correct handling COMER IEEE GSBRKETORRLABAE SS TR BSE EET CHSERCOZERSHILE RHC LAAR SESERESE TERMS VCCISECASLUTSH EST LEL EZZ FEY a TSERBEMELCCRRESSZL S GEO LS LED Ea SI HE CE A TELA R E LTT E This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to the Australian New Zealand standard AS NZS 3548 set out by the Spectrum Management Agency Caution Disconnect power before servicing European Users Japanese Users Australian and New Zealand Users iii iv Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia
19. enabled Pressing the 0 key produces a when the Pad Lock function is enabled Pressing the U key produces a 4 when the Pad Lock function is enabled Pressing the key produces a 5 when the Pad Lock function is enabled Pressing the O key produces a 6 when the Pad Lock function is enabled Pressing the P key produces an when the Pad Lock function is enabled Key Combination Description F9 Pressing the J key produces a 1 when the Pad Lock function is enabled Pressing the K key produces a 2 when the Pad Lock function is enabled Pressing the L key produces a 3 when the Pad Lock function is enabled Pressing the key produces a when the Pad Lock function is enabled Pressing the M key produces a 0 when the Pad Lock function is enabled Pressing the key produces a when the Pad Lock function is enabled Pressing the key produces a when the Pad Lock function is enabled Chapter 2 Getting Started 21 W Caution Do not use a pen or pencil only your fingertip on the EZ Pad Plus pad EZ Pad Plus Pointing Device Like a mouse the EZ Pad Plus pointing device controls the movements of the cursor on the screen Press a finger lightly against the pad then slide it in the direction you want the cursor to move Use the buttons or tap on the pad to select something EZ Pad Plus Touchpad Rocker buttons switch You can use the EZ Pad Plus rocker switch while using some Microsoft programs
20. ers 2 Double click on the Add Printer icon then follow the instructions from the Add Printer Wizard Chapter 4 Connecting Ports and Peripherals 53 54 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Managing Power Consumption Contents Managing Power Consumption DO Batteries ni es eee ce ee ee 56 Power meni zo ee eo eee 57 Managing Power Consumption A battery powered session for your notebook is affected by many things such as using screen savers rather than the suspend function or playing music CD ROMs while using a word processor If there is no AC power outlet nearby you will want to make the battery powered session last as long as possible This chapter tells you how to extend the battery powered session time by using the following tips or by changing the power settings in the Power menu Some quick tips about conserving battery power include Z Ifyou tend to startup and shutdown several times on one battery charge use Suspend instead Using Resume instead of starting up takes less power Z Remove PC Cards when not in use Z Set battery for maximum battery performance in Settings see discussion below Z Dim the display as low as is comfortable Batteries The battery must be installed in the notebook and connected to an AC power source to charge completely The battery will charge if your notebook is operating as long as the AC adapter is properly connected The notebook can run on a
21. es as two parts a power cord with a plug at one end and a flat connector at the other and a cord with the adapter block Connect the flat end of the cord to the adapter block connect the post end of the cord to your notebook and then the wall plug To connect the AC adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter block 12 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook 2 Plug the AC adapter into your notebook s power connector located at the back of your notebook near the right side Ay Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter The AC adapter has no user replaceable or user serviceable parts inside The AC adapter controls dangerous voltages that can cause serious personal injury or death Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Powering up your notebook Press in on the latch on the front face of your notebook to release the Liquid Crystal Display LCD lid and lift to open To turn on your notebook press the power button located in the upper right corner above the keyboard The power button on your system is preset in On Off mode However you can set it to function either in On Off or Suspend Resume mode using the setup screens see Power menu on page 57 Power button Chapter 2 Getting Started 13 System Status Indicators LEDs The notebook status and various system modes are indicated by the system ind
22. es between earlier versions of Windows and Windows 95 Click on the box next to the topic you are interested in Click on the X in the upper right corner of the window to close the screen Click on the Online Registration button to register your software using a toll free number You will need a modem to access this option Click on Product Catalog to see what other Windows options are available for purchase You must load the Windows 95 CD ROM in the CD ROM module to access this option Clicking Next Tip provides operational tips which are displayed in the Did you know section of the Welcome to Windows 95 screen Click on either the Close button or the X in the upper right corner of the Welcome screen to close it and start using Windows 95 24 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Start button The Start button is located in the bottom left corner of the Windows 95 desktop and accesses the Start menu Most programs and applications are launched via the Start menu To access the menu click on the Start button or press one of the Ap keys located on either side of the Alt keys next to the spacebar Taskbar The taskbar is located along the bottom of the Windows 95 desktop The task bar contains the start button in the left corner and displays all active running programs If a program has been minimized click on the program name in the taskbar to restore it A Start EE Naan beg Book Hera word Document B Si 11 FN If
23. ess the eject button on the front of the CD ROM drive when you have finished listening 2 Gently pull the CD ROM tray fully open and remove the CD then close the tray Experiment with the different settings in the CD Player screen to find the ones that work best for you 36 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Built in audio features Speakers and internal microphone This system contains a built in microphone and stereo speakers To control the volume Z Use the Volume wheel located on the side of your notebook Rotating it towards the back increases the volume while rotating it forward decreases the volume Z Or click on Start Settings and Control Panel Double click on the Multimedia icon You can change the volume from the Audio tab Z Or click on the speaker icon in the lower right corner of the taskbar A volume control screen will appear Using the EZ Pad Plus pad slide the pointer up or down to change the volume setting Click once anywhere on the Windows 95 desktop to close the screen Z Or double click on the speaker icon in the lower right corner of the taskbar A more detailed volume control screen will appear containing volume and balance controls for master volume control wave CD audio and 3D Enhancement settings Using the EZ Pad Plus pad slide the pointers to the left or right to control balance or up or down to change the volume setting To adjust the 3D Enhancement settings first make sure Advance
24. fully charged battery for about two hours of normal use before the battery needs recharging Battery status You can check the battery status using any of several ways Z Position the cursor over the power cord AC or battery icon in the lower right corner of the taskbar A battery status screen will appear Moving the cursor anywhere on the display causes the screen to disappear Z Or click twice on the power cord or battery icon in the lower right corner of the taskbar A more detailed battery status screen will appear Click on the X in the upper right corner of the screen to close it 56 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Z Or click on Start Settings and Control Panel Double click on the Power icon You can view the battery status and set power preferences from this screen which stay in effect until they are changed in Windows Click on the X in the upper right corner of the screen to close it Z Or press the lt Fn gt key together with the lt F2 gt Status key The power status display appears in the upper left corner of the display This display monitors battery status and power management selection BAT1 monitors the status of the battery pack in the battery bay Press the lt Fn gt and the lt F2 gt Status keys again to make the display disappear When the battery power level gets low Z The system emits three beeps Z The battery icon in the lower right of the taskbar has a red X over it Z The L
25. g SOlutions ii 62 Gateway Solo mini docking station inn 62 Gateway Solo docking station rin 63 Appendix B Contacting GateWay iii 66 C alline Gi WAY eee 66 Calling Gateway when outside the U S n 66 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Checking Out Your System Contents Checking Out Your System n 8 Checking Out Your System Take a quick tour of your notebook to familiarize yourself with the options available Color LCD display Power button EZ Pad Plus USB pointing Ports device with scroll switch PC Card slots Modular option bay CD ROM or Floppy disk drive Keyboard and LCD panel Hard disk drive Battery access Cap Pad Scroll charge indicator lock lock lock indicator Power Modular option bay access indicator indicator CD ROM Floppy disk drive System indicator LEDs 8 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Power Parallel Docking Serial VGA Composite connector port station port port port video out Back ports panel Fast IR PS 2port port Right side ports Kensington Speaker out lock Headphone jack USB PC Card PC Card Mic Line Line Volume ports Slots eject in out wheel buttons Left side ports and PC Card slots Chapter 1 Checking Out Your System 9 Battery bay release latch Battery bay Modular Me
26. ible The optional docking station solutions also offer ports for external mouse connections It is not necessary to shut down the system when connecting an external mouse To use some external pointing devices you may need to disable the EZ Pad Plus Windows 95 Your notebook is pre loaded with the Windows 95 operating system software and other programs that you ordered Once you turn on your system the Welcome to Windows 95 screen appears on the display Chapter 2 Getting Started 23 YWelcoane Welcome to Windows Mea tlzet Ti Uad vow K prer Where ipa THU in pil Hale Sn gach dari 18 di deg bo En Dolina Datt g kann cletarg he quantoo merk on te bie Za 950 har clicking fe den Product Cstsbcg This screen provides a Windows tour information about what s new the opportunity to register your software online information about Windows products and useful tips Click the Windows Tour button to start a brief tour of the operating system This tour provides information on starting a program exploring your disk finding a file switching windows and using Help Click on the button next to the topic that you are interested in then follow the screen prompts If you have any questions about the instructions click on the Show Me button Click on the Exit button and follow any screen prompts when you are finished Click on What s New for information more experienced users might find useful This screen gives an overview of chang
27. icators Following is a description of the indicators and what each means Hard disk drive Battery access Cap Pad Scroll charge indicator lock lock lock indicator Power Modular option bay access indicator indicator CD ROM Floppy disk drive Z Hard disk drive access light indicates that the hard drive is in use Z Cap lock indicates that the caps lock is on When the caps lock light is on you type in all capital letters Z Pad lock indicates that the pad lock is on When the pad lock light is on you can access the embedded numeric keypad Z Scroll lock indicates that the scroll lock is on When the scroll lock light is on you can scroll through large volumes of text in some programs Z Battery charge indicator has four modes of indication e Green LED indicates the battery is fully charged e Yellow LED indicates the battery is charging e Red LED indicates a battery charging circuit malfunction LED off indicates the AC adapter is not connected to the notebook Z Power LED indicates that the system is on the power indicator LED glows green if the CPU is being actively utilized yellow CPU if utilization is low and red if there is a problem with the processor A red LED is highly unusual if it remains red after rebooting the system contact technical support Z Modular option bay access indicator CD ROM or Floppy disk drive indicates that the CD ROM or the floppy drive is in use 14 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebo
28. information is also located along the right side of each menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help Power Switch On Off Lid Switch Suspend Low Battery Beep Enabled Cooling Control Performance Suspend Mode Suspend Auto Save To Disk Off gt AC Mode Power Savings gt DC Mode Power Savings Resume On Time Off Resume Time 00 00 00 Resume on Modem Ring Off Fl Help TY Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Default ESC Exits lt Select Menu Enter Select gt Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit The settings you are most likely to change include Power switch Sets power switch functionality when you press the power button the system can be set to either shut down or suspend Press the lt Spacebar gt to select On Off or Suspend Resume Lid switch Sets lid switch functionality when you close the LCD panel the system can be set to either shut down or suspend Press the lt Spacebar gt to select On Off or Suspend Resume Cooling Control Selecting Performance makes the fan come on at a lower temperature and leaves the CPU running at full speed the system is noisier but has better performance Selecting Silence keeps the fan from coming on but as the temperature starts to rise the CPU speed slows down Use the lt Spacebar gt to select Performance or Silence Or the sub menus AC Mode Power Savings or DC Mode Power Savings Both settings allow you to cho
29. io tab Composite Video Out port NTSC The Composite Video NTSC Out port color coded yellow allows you to display your notebook s screen on a TV screen by connecting the notebook to the TV or VCR using a standard video connecting cable This option is typically used with large screen TVs to give demonstrations and presentations Composite video out To connect the notebook and TV plug one end of the cable into the Composite Video Out jack on your notebook and the other end into the Video In connector on your television or VCR To view the new display use the key combinationFn F3 to switch to NTSC PAL You should see the display on the TV screen only If the display is distorted check to see if the BIOS setting is correct for NTSC or PAL NTSC is primarily used in the United States For optimal usage set the notebook s display to 640 by 480 pixels Because a TV screen s display is of a lower resolution large fonts should be selected to maximize on screen viewing effectiveness Chapter 4 Connecting Ports and Peripherals 49 Note This section on USB drivers applies only if you purchased your notebook in the United States and have the USB drivers on a CD rather than on a diskette To change the display resolution 1 Click on the Monitor icon on the taskbar 2 Select the desired resolution 640 by 480 3 Click on Apply then on OK If the Monitor icon does not appear on your taskbar right click on th
30. ith the lt F6 gt Pwr Memt key The fifth and sixth lines display the version numbers of the system ROM and keyboard controller Brightness meter This meter shows the brightness level for the LCD display Press the lt Fn gt key and tap the lt Up Arrow gt or lt Down Arrow gt key to increase or decrease the brightness level in single increments 60 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Contents Docking Solutions anna 62 Gateway Solo mini docking station 62 Gateway Solo docking station 63 Docking Solutions Gateway Solo mini docking station D Note The optional mini docking station or port replicator duplicates many of the connectors and ports found on your notebook It also provides other options such For more information on ni this or other Gateway as a MIDI game port two additional PC Card slots and an extra PS 2 port solutions for your notebook Peripheral devices such as an external keyboard mouse or joystick connect to the call 1 800 846 2000 mini docking station which then is connected to your notebook 62 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Gateway Solo docking station The Gateway Solo docking station is a full featured expansion unit designed to iaiia meet the needs of mobile users who require the modularity and functionality of a desktop system without compromise For more information on this or other Gateway solutions for your notebook
31. lume wheel CD ROM Eject CD ROM manual module button release to eject without power DD Note 2 Press the Eject button on the front of the CD ROM module If power is unavailable and you need to remove a CD 3 Gently pull the CD ROM tray fully open and place the audio CD into the ROM disk you may tray manually eject the CD ROM tray using a thin 4 Push in the CD ROM tray until it closes completely prodding device such as the end of a paper clip 5 After afew seconds the CD ROM will start playing automatically inserted into the CD ROM manual release hole Chapter 3 Using Your System 35 6 Click on the CD Player option that appears in the taskbar along the bottom of the display or click on Start Programs Accessories Multimedia and CD Player to access the CD Player screen You can change music tracks view playing times control the volume set preferences define a play list and even set the system to continuous or random play through the CD Player screen 8 Start Control Panel Click on the CD Player button after it appears in the Taskbar to display the CD Player window on the desktop as shown below G CD Player IT Dise View Qolions Help ee Ariat Mew Ams CE SNO Title w Tie Total Pim 65 57 ms Track 05416 m s 7 Slide the mouse pointer slowly over the control buttons on the CD Player screen to display the function of each button 1 Click on the Eject button in the CD Player screen or pr
32. mory Hard option bay bay drive release latch bay Bottom release latches and memory bay 10 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Getting Started Contents Gettin Started halo 12 Connecting AC power 12 Powering up your notebook 13 ECD Display n 15 Keybodrd aene aa E eee ae 16 EZ Pad Plus Pointing Device 22 Windows Oo Eee 23 VW Caution Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord Getting Started The best way to get familiar with your new notebook is to start exploring This chapter tells you some of the things you may want to know first such as How do I turn it on What do those lights mean and Where do I find out more To do that exploring you will need power the power that comes from either the electrical outlet AC power or from the battery We suggest that you use the AC power first to allow your battery to get a full charge Sometimes software applications will act strangely if the battery charge is low Connecting AC power Your notebook is powered by one of the longest lasting batteries available and was shipped to you partially charged ready to use You might however want to use the AC adapter to fully charge the battery and provide a constant supply of power while you are checking out some of the features Your AC adapter com
33. n steps in the Windows prompts When the card is installed correctly your notebook emits a two toned beep Operate the device as recommended in the PC Card s manual To remove a PC Card 7 Click on the PC Card icon in the taskbar 2 Using your mouse click on the card that you want to remove A screen will appear stating when it is safe to remove the PC Card Click on OK 3 If the folding Eject button is in the recessed position rotate the button to the eject position then press the eject button to remove the card You do not need to reboot your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot swapping This means you can usually insert a PC Card and have it recognized by the system without shutting down your notebook or even putting it into Suspend mode See your PC Card s documentation for further information About CardBus The 32 bit CardBus technology sometimes referred to as PC Card 32 cards supports DMA and bus mastering technologies that are useful in performance intensive applications like full motion video high speed network connections full motion video capture and display and high performance peripheral interfaces 44 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook While not many 32 bit CardBus cards are on the market yet you can use them interchangeably with 16 bit cards in your notebook However please note that some docking solutions do not support CardBus CardBus cards function o
34. n your notebook and a transfer module optional use infrared technology to send signals between the notebook and a remote system The IR port is located on the right side of your notebook It can send as well as receive signals A variety of desktop computers printers and other peripherals are IR compatible Fast IR port Placing your notebook s IR port within about three feet or one meter of another unit s IR port and using transfer software allows you to send to or receive information from that remote desktop computer printer or other peripheral The optional transfer module receiver transmitter must be placed no farther away than about three feet or one meter with the module s IR port directly facing your notebook s IR port The other end connects to the remote system s serial port Your notebook 1s shipped with the Fast IR port however it must be enabled before using Using the Fast IR Port To use the Fast IR Port option first check in the Control Panel for the Infrared icon If you don t see the icon infrared support needs to be installed In Windows 95 double click on the Infrared icon in the Control Panel to get to the Infrared Monitor window Click on the Options tab with Infrared enabled to make changes Windows 95 creates two virtual ports that IR devices use usually LPT3 for printers and COM4 for serial transfers This can be verified by checking the settings in the Infrared Monitor program If you wish to
35. nly in Be sure to wait for the Safe your notebook s PC Card slots to remove message before you remove the CardBus card or you may crash your system and lose all your Using a Modem lu VW Caution Installing and using a modem with your notebook is usually an easy process If you have ordered a modem with your notebook the drivers for the modem have already been loaded onto your notebook W Caution The modem may need different adapters depending upon the country in which it is Do not use your modem on used The XJACK modem shown below is available for purchase only in the di al i L l United States European customers may purchase a modem with an external DAA on a digital line the TelePath data fax modem has built in protection and thus will not work Other To install the TeleP ath data fax modem SER ae ruined Most digital lines 1 Using the 15 pin connector Plug the 15 pin connector end of the modem are found in hotels or cable into the end of the modem If you have trouble plugging it in turn the DSS A house phone systems connector over Or see next page Chapter 3 Using Your System 45 Using the X JACK Gently push on the end of the jack and release The jack will pop out Plug an RJ 11 connector from above into the XJACK 2 Insert the modem face up 68 pin connector first into the PC Card slot in the left rear side of the notebook Press the modem gently but firmly into the PC Card sl
36. ok LCD Display Your notebook features a built in backlit color Liquid Crystal Display LCD Each XGA display provides sharp crisp resolution with an anti glare screen SO LOO Cg GATEWAY Tilt your notebook s cover forward or backward to adjust the viewing angle Press Nota the lt Fn gt key together with the lt Up Arrow gt or lt Down Arrow gt keys to control display brightness Some screens may have a small number of colored dots when viewed in the Black mode This is normal and does not affect the overall screen image Chapter 2 Getting Started 15 Keyboard Your notebook features a full size keyboard To provide the full functionality of a desktop computer keyboard many of these keys have been assigned alternate functions including shortcut keys for Windows 95 and Status Display menus Fn keys for function key combination Function keys For normal key functions Z Press the key alone to get standard lower case letters numerals and punctuation marks Z Press the key together with the lt Shift gt key to get standard upper case letters and symbols 16 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Special keys The following keys help you accomplish shortcuts when working with some software Description Will print the screen if an external printer is con nected to your notebook DOS only In Windows 95 this key combination puts the screen content into the clipboard
37. olume control wheel on the side of the notebook is turned up If you hear a strange rhythmic pattern played by a non percussion instrument when playing back a MIDI file the percussion instrument channel is probably set incorrectly It is generally accepted that percussion instruments should go on MIDI channel 10 and this is the default setting for Windows 95 However you may encounter a MIDI file that plays percussion instruments on channel 16 instead Playing back such a file with the software wavetable Chapter 3 Using Your System 39 synthesizer default channel 10 percussion setting creates bizarre effects such as a Snare drum or cymbal part played back on an electric piano and a bass drum on a flute To correct this wavetable synthesizer channel 1 Click the Advanced tab in the Multimedia Control Panel to bring up the list of multimedia devices installed on your system Click the beside MIDI Devices and Instruments BIDH bor E gera NME Fed ee de BIDI ka Be i Dt 2 Double click on the instrument MIDI for Internal ESS Software Wavetable 3 Click on the Details tab 40 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook 4 Click on the Percussion on Channel 16 option click Apply then click on OK Mit ie ited FER Stee i eair Prep GIO GE HE HEL Costi el parr LT hey e a 5 Try playing the sequence again This time the percussion instruments should play correctly When you re finished playing
38. on reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver 1s connected Z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Accessories This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device The accessory associated with this equipment is the shielded power cord This accessory is required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada Attention Couper le courant avant l entretien ii Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook This Information Technology Equipment has been test
39. ose between Maximum Performance Maximum Power Savings or Customized settings Customized allows you to change the timeout settings depending on whether you are using the AC adapter or battery DC power 58 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Power button switch settings When the power switch setting in the Power BIOS Setup menu is On Off and your notebook is Z off press the power button to turn your notebook on Z on press the power button to turn your notebook completely off When the power switch setting in the Power menu is Suspend Resume and your notebook is Z off orin Suspend mode press the power button to resume power to your notebook Z on press the power button to cause your notebook to enter Suspend mode Press and hold the power button for about four seconds to turn your notebook completely Off To change the power button setting 1 Power up your notebook 2 Press the lt F2 gt key when prompted to do so The Entering Setup message briefly shows and then the Main menu appears 3 Using the lt Right Arrow gt key move to the Power menu 4 The first available option is Power Switch If the setting displayed is the one you want go to Step 6 5 Press the lt Spacebar gt to change the setting 6 Press the lt Esc gt key to access the Exit menu Press lt Enter gt to Save changes and exit then press lt Enter gt or use the lt Down Arrow gt key to select any other op
40. ot BIA fas inter E SF See pie sol CE Select Midi for Internal ESS Software Wavetable if you want the software wavetable synthesizer You can play back most MID or RMI MIDI files with the Media Player accessory supplied with Windows 95 If you want to create and edit MIDI files consider purchasing a commercially available MIDI sequencer software application available from software retailers or music stores 3 Click on OK when you are finished selecting a music synthesizer 38 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook To play back a MIDI file 1 Click on Start Programs Accessories Multimedia and click on the Media Player icon The Media Player appears on the display a Hika Plape Fila Edt Cauca Seale Hap si 2 From the File menu select Open A list of sample files supplied with Windows 95 appears click on the Files of type drop down box to select MIDI Sequencer file types This will show only MIDI type files Look inc FRE S ct mj A Bach s Biandentusg Concerto No 7 A in fe Hall of thee Nouri an Erg dI Beethoven s Sth Speer di Morgia prelen Na 40 4 Besihoven s Fu E Ke E Fai AY Caryori A Dance of the Sus Pn Fap 01 Debussy Clare de Lune Filename Censor ioe Fakes 21 Sc tap Degenia mki pal 9 Cancel Double click on the file of your choice then click on the Play button in Media Player The sequence should begin playing If you can t hear it make sure that the v
41. ot until it will go no farther Do not force the modem 3 Plug the jack end of the modem cable into the wall jack If you are using an XJACK modem and need a longer cord for your modem use an RJ 11 connector and extension telephone cable 4 The modem is now enabled and ready to use 46 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Connecting Ports and Peripherals Contents Connecting Ports and Peripherals 48 Audio connectors 48 Composite Video Out port NTSC 49 USB Universal Serial Bus port 50 Bast IR poet occas ee eee ee ete eae SI External computer monitor 52 External mouse keyboard 52 PONES err T 53 Connecting Ports and Peripherals Your notebook has several ports and a variety of hardware connections allowing you to connect to peripheral devices or to other computer systems The available ports include parallel port serial port audio connectors video port docking station port USB port and the Fast IR port These allow you to use peripherals such as an external monitor external mouse or keyboard audio and video equipment electronic keyboards and printers The ports on the back of your notebook are covered by a two way door the hinged flap allows access to all the ports A special sliding panels opening in the hinged flap allows access just to the docking station port Audio connectors Your
42. ow Battery screen appears advising you to change your battery or switch to AC power immediately to prevent losing your work Connect the AC adapter to the notebook to recharge the battery Power menu The Power menu is a part of the BIOS Setup Utility that contains the power management settings and system timeouts These settings are stored and saved even when the power is off Use the Power menu to make changes to the system to improve the battery powered session time and performance The rest of the BIOS Setup Utility screens are discussed in Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Solo Notebook The Power menu screen shown may differ somewhat from that shown here as you may have a newer BIOS than described here The screens will be similar enough to get the information you need if there are differences follow the on screen instructions and helps To access the Power Setup menu 1 Power up your notebook 2 Press the lt F2 gt key when prompted to do so The Entering Setup message briefly shows and then the Main menu appears Chapter 5 Managing Power Consumption 57 Note The Power menu screen shown may differ somewhat from that shown here If there are differences follow the on screen instructions and helps 3 Use the Arrow right key to navigate to the Power menu Use the keys identified at the bottom of the screen to navigate through the different options An Item Specific Help bar providing additional
43. that are easily accomplished on your notebook This chapter explains how to swap these modules and how to use them to play CD ROMs make an audio recording and connect the PC Cards Battery Pack Bay Battery packs can be warm swapped in the battery bay This means you can change battery packs while in Suspend mode To remove the battery pack 7 Save all work 2 Press the lt Fn gt key together with the lt F5 gt Suspend key to put the system into suspend mode 3 Close the cover and turn your notebook over 4 Slide the battery release latch back to release the battery 28 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook 5 Hold the latch back and lift the battery up out of the battery opening To replace the battery pack 1 Place the battery pack into the battery bay pushing downward until it snaps into place 2 Turn the notebook right side up and open the cover 3 Press the power button quick press and release to resume power to the system Chapter 3 Using Your System 29 Option Bay The Gateway Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook features a modular option bay located in the front panel of the notebook This bay accepts the CD ROM module or the floppy disk drive module AT j E x H 71 F 4 G GO LOU Modular option bay To use CD ROM and floppy disk drive functions simultaneously first install the modular CD ROM drive into your notebook Connect an external floppy drive to
44. the parallel port at the back of your notebook using the optional adapter cable 30 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Swapping modules The CD ROM module can be exchanged for the floppy disk drive module in the l Note modular option bay Each time you change them out however you must reboot your system Be sure to save and exit any applications before initiating any of the following procedures To switch between CD ROM and floppy disk drive modules 1 Save all work then follow your operating system s Shut Down procedure to turn it off 2 Close the cover and turn your notebook over 3 Locate the modular bay access latch Slide the latch open and use the grip near the front of the notebook to pull the CD ROM module out of the notebook Chapter 3 Using Your System 31 4 Turn your notebook back over and install the floppy disk drive module 5 Firmly push the floppy disk drive module straight into the bay until the latch clicks into place and is firmly seated If you don t hear the click try it again External Floppy Disk Drive Your floppy disk drive module can be used as an external drive by using the optional adapter cable to connect to the parallel port at the back of your notebook You can then have a CD ROM in the modular option bay and have the use of the floppy disk drive which normally resides in the modular option bay It is not necessary to reboot the system for it to recogni
45. tion Chapter 5 Managing Power Consumption Note Turning your notebook completely off when the power button is set for On Off mode causes every part of your notebook to turn off Any unsaved work will be lost Pressing the power button will reboot your notebook W Caution Any unsaved work can be lost if you hold the power button down for too long 59 Note These changes in power management levels are temporary and do not affect the power settings in the BIOS Setup screens The changes are only in effect until the system is rebooted or powered off then the original BIOS power settings are restored Status Display The Status menu displays appear in the upper left corner of the screen and disappear after about 30 seconds of inactivity Status menus Z Power status display Z Contrast meter Z Brightness meter Power status display This display appears when you press the lt Fn gt key together with the lt F2 gt Status key It shows current battery status power management level BIOS and keyboard controller version The display is updated when you change any function choice The AC power status is monitored on the first line Battery status is displayed on the second line and is displayed as a percentage where 100 represents a fully charged battery The power management levels are displayed in the third and fourth lines You can toggle between levels by pressing the lt Fn gt key together w
46. uspend resume 13 Modular option bay 8 30 access indicator 14 release latch 10 Module CD ROM 30 floppy disk drive 30 Monitor external 52 Mouse external 52 Mouse pad 8 22 rocker switch 22 N Navigating 23 NTSC out 49 NTSC Pal out 18 numeric keypad 20 O On off mode 58 Online documentation 26 Online Registration 25 Option Bay 30 Order Number 66 D Pad lock 8 14 18 keys 20 PAL out 49 Parallel 9 Parallel port 9 52 PC Card 43 eject buttons 9 Installing 43 PC 32 cards 44 slots 8 9 PC Cards removing 44 Index 69 PCMCIA card slots 8 9 PCMCIA cards 43 see PC Card Performance 58 Playing a MIDI file 37 Playing an Audio CD 35 Playing back a MIDI file 39 Playing back recording 42 Port audio 8 connecting to 48 docking station 9 fast IR 9 51 parallel 9 PS 2 9 52 serial 9 USB 8 9 50 VGA 9 Portables technical support 66 Power cooling control 58 managing consuption 56 on off mode 13 status display 18 suspend resume mode 13 Power button 8 13 Power button mode 58 Power button settings 59 Power connector 9 Power indicator 8 14 Power management customized 58 maximum performance 58 maximum power savings 58 Power management modes 18 Power menu 57 59 Power off from suspend mode 59 Power status display 57 60 Powering up your notebook 13 Print screen 17 Printer adding 53 70 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Product Catalog 25 PS 2 port 9 52 R Recording audio 42 Release lat
47. yed each time the button is pressed To view the settings without changes use the Fn F2 combination After F Pwr Mgmt about 30 seconds the display disappears Enables the Pad Lock function so you can F9 access the embedded numeric keypad The Pad Pad Lock LED stays lit while this function is enabled Press the key combination again to make the dis play disappear In some programs you can scroll through large F10 volumes of text The Scroll Lock LED stays lit as Scroll S s Lock long as this function is enabled 18 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Key Combination Description In some programs this key combination pauses the display when text is scrolling very quickly Press any key to restart the text flow In some programs this key combination breaks the text Increases LCD brightness when the key combi nation is pressed repeatedly Decreases LCD brightness when the key combi nation is pressed repeatedly Chapter 2 Getting Started 19 Pad Lock Keys Press the lt Fn gt and lt Pad Lock gt keys together together with one of the following keys to activate the numeric keypad Key Combination F9 Lock 20 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Description Pressing the 7 key produces a 7 when the Pad Lock function is enabled Pressing the 8 key produces an 8 when the Pad Lock function is enabled Pressing the 9 key produces a 9 when the Pad Lock function is
48. ze the connection Removing and replacing the hard drive You can remove your notebook s hard disk drive HDD from your notebook for replacement or to switch between optional additional hard drives 32 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook D aA A Q To remove and replace the hard disk drive Save all work Use your operating system s Shut Down procedure to turn your notebook completely off Close the LCD lid Disconnect the AC power 1f plugged in to the notebook Turn your notebook over and locate the hard drive latch Unscrew the hard drive retaining screw Chapter 3 Using Your System 33 7 Gently pry the hard drive latch up and out of the seated position Slide the hard drive forward and lift it out of the hard drive tray 8 Place the new hard drive into the hard drive tray slide it back into position so that the connector plug is firmly seated into the drive s plug in 9 Seat the latch down into position and secure with the screw Then turn your notebook back over and reconnect the AC power if necessary 34 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook Playing an Audio CD Your notebook contains all the key features needed to enjoy your favorite audio D Note Power either battery or AC CDs must be supplied to your notebook before you can To play an audio CD open the CD ROM tray 1 Make sure the CD ROM module is installed in the modular option bay GATEWAY L SOL Vo

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